Jacob Creek vs Moondarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moondarra (950) sits above Jacob Creek (948). Moondarra skews owner-occupied (95%), Jacob Creek runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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| Measure | Jacob Creek | Moondarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 95.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 28 | 49 |
| Median age | 58 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 975 mm | 953 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Moondarra edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 948). Jacob Creek also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jacob Creek vs Moondarra: common questions
Does Jacob Creek or Moondarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moondarra scores 950 vs 948 in Jacob Creek. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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